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Belso Family History

Belso Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bello, Belson, Kelso, Belo, Besso, Belko, Bell, Best, Benson, Elson

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Where is the Belso family from?

You can see how Belso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Belso family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Belso family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Belso's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Belso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Belso surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Belso ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Belso ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Belso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Belso census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 83 immigration records available for the last name Belso. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Belso. For the veterans among your Belso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Belso lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1995, in the United States, Belso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Belso in 1971 was 75, and 83 in 1995.

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